Asked by Falak Dugla on Jun 11, 2024
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The most recent mass extinction on Earth ____.
A) happened 65 million years ago when dinosaurs became extinct
B) was 248 million years ago when Pangea formed
C) is going on now and is due to human activities
D) happened 544 million years ago during a period of massive glaciation
E) occurred 360 million years ago, when 70% of marine groups were lost
Mass Extinction
An event in which a significant proportion of all life forms on Earth becomes extinct in a relatively short geological period.
Human Activities
Actions and endeavors undertaken by humans, often referring to those that affect the environment or socio-economic conditions.
- Comprehend the current state and causes of mass extinctions.
Verified Answer
MC
Manon CHERUBINIJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The current mass extinction is attributed to human activities such as habitat destruction, pollution, and introduction of non-native species. The other options may have been past mass extinctions but are not the most recent one.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the current state and causes of mass extinctions.
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